Vacation Super Spritz SPF50 Face Mist Versus COOLA Classic Organic Sunscreen Stick SPF 30 Tropical Coconut
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Vacation Super Spritz SPF50 Face Mist 24 ingredients
COOLA Classic Organic Sunscreen Stick SPF 30 Tropical Coconut 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Vacation Super Spritz SPF50 Face Mist 24 ingredients
COOLA Classic Organic Sunscreen Stick SPF 30 Tropical Coconut 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.9%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.9%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 9.5%
UV Absorber
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Seed Oil
Emollient
Diisooctyl Succinate
EmollientEthyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyester-8
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Va/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.9%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.9%, Octocrylene 9.5%, Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Bisabolol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Caffeine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Diisooctyl Succinate, Ethyl Ferulate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Parfum, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Polyester-8, Tocopherol, Va/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer, Water
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientBrassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Dimethylheptenal
Perfuming
Gamma-Nonalactone
Masking
Gamma-Octalactone
Perfuming
Hydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Maltol
MaskingMauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyester-8
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTrans-2-Hexenal
Perfuming
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bisabolol, Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Dimethylheptenal, Gamma-Nonalactone, Gamma-Octalactone, Hydroxystearic Acid, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Maltol, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Polyester-8, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Trans-2-Hexenal, Triethyl Citrate, Vanillin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateBisabolol is famous for its skin soothing properties. It does this by blocking inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
This ingredient also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
All these properties makes bisabolol a great skin barrier helper ingredient.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Note: Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Learn more about BisabololCarthamus tinctorius seed oil comes from safflower, one of humanity's oldest crops.
Safflower seed oil contains a high percentage of linoleic acid and oleic acid. It also contains Vitamin E. These three components are effective moisturizers.
Vitamin E helps nourish your skin's lipid barrier. It is also a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Due to its high fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis safe.
Thoughout history, safflower has been used for dying fabrics and in food as a saffron substitute.
Learn more about Carthamus Tinctorius Seed OilPolyester-8 is not reef safe.
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